John 20 - When we read the Bible, we must understand that there is significance in every action and word. Who Yeshua chose to reveal himself to first after his resurrection is supremely significant. In our reading today, we see that Mary Magdalene is the first one to see the tomb empty. Why? Because she … Continue reading John 20 – “Mary”
As Yeshua is ending his last meal with his disciples, he leaves them with his last words of comfort and reassurance of who he is, where he is going, and what he will do. (John 14) These words, that make so much sense to us in hindsight, were incredibly cryptic to the men who sat … Continue reading John 14 – Yeshua’s peace
Yeshua came as the very antithesis of what the people of Israel were looking and hoping for in a Messiah. In John 13, he is sharing with his disciples some of his final words before his death. He did not preach the overthrow of the Romans. He did not preach a prosperity gospel. He taught … Continue reading John 13 – Chesed
As we continue to follow Yeshua's journey in John 12:1-19, we come to an intimate moment. Out of her deepest gratitude, Mary, the sister of Lazarus, takes costly perfume, gets on the floor, and anoints Yeshua's feet by wiping it with her hair. Her gratitude to Yeshua for bringing her brother back to life is … Continue reading John 12:1-19 – The fragrance of gratitude
John 11:1-37 - I get so excited when I share about this passage! We are going to talk today about a little insight that you have probably glossed over every time you’ve read this part of John. This is a very famous section. Yeshua raises Lazarus from the dead. From. The. Dead. - Like 4 … Continue reading John 11:1-37 – Two Sisters
Today in John 10, Yeshua continues to speak of his job in terms of being the "Good Shepherd" - the one whose focus is solely on the health and well being of the sheep. Not only does the shepherd see to all the physical needs of the sheep, but he is their protector. He guards … Continue reading John 10 – The Shepherd
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